NATIONAL (UE) SHORT FILM
Andrea Sbarbaro, Riccardo Copreni DCP, 20' (Italy) 2024
A kindergarten teacher is assigned to educate an advanced artificial intelligence prototype, under the condition that he treats it like a child.
Andrea Sbarbaro (1998) and Riccardo Copreni (1998) graduated in directing from the Civica Scuola di Cinema Luchino Visconti in 2020. Andrea has directed Hikikomori, Vae Victis, and The Human Implant, while Riccardo has created Oscarand The God of Cat is Immortal. They are co-founders of the production company Eclettica, where they work as directors, producers, and artistic supervisors.
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Vincenzo Lamagna DCP, 25' (Italy) 2024
A brother and sister, separated by a tragic event, find themselves reunited at a crime scene, reliving a violent past. Their unbreakable bond will be tested by fate, over and over again, turning their lives into an ancient fairy tale without a happy ending.
Vincenzo Lamagna, born in Naples, is a director and screenwriter. He directed the award-winning short film The Magic Crown and successful documentaries such as Cafè – Storia di una flip napoletana and Caffè & Vino – Due mondi, un documentario. In 2023, he returned to fiction with the short film A Kiss to Many, which received international recognition and was distributed on ShortsTV and Amazon Prime Video.
A DARK TALE
Joshua Ianniello DCP, 13' (Italy) 2024
A couple, sitting at a table, debates the role of luck and effort in life. At another table, a game of chess will put their certainties to the test.
Joshua Ianniello (Naples, December 27, 1992) is a screenwriter and director. He graduated in DAMS Cinema in Bologna with a thesis on the cinematography of Marco Ferreri, and later completed his studies at the Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Organic School of Cinematography and the Carlo Mazzacurati Screenwriting Master’s Program at the University of Padua. He directed the short film Écoutez-moi and is currently developing the feature film Fratelli di sangue.
CHECKMATE
Gabriele Arpino DCP, 14' (Italy) 2025
While waiting for her next patient, a psychologist falls asleep in her office, staring at a mysterious letter. A disturbing dream brings her back to reality, but the nightmare is only the beginning…
Gabriele Arpino (Monte Argentario, 1997) is a director and film critic. He graduated in Performing Arts and Communication Studies in Pisa and, at the age of 26, directed his first professional short film, Grafite, at the Laboratorio D'Arte Cinematografica di Roma. He writes film and TV series reviews on his YouTube channel, where he also publishes amateur short films.
GRAFITE
Lorenzo Freglio DCP, 30' (Italy) 2024
A million-euro win from a scratch card shocks the residents of a small community. Teresa, the lucky winner, dies shortly after purchasing the ticket, leaving her daughter Linda unaware of where the precious coupon might be hidden…
Lorenzo Freglio (Ciriè, 1997) is an actor, writer, and director, born into a family of artists. He made his debut at the age of 16 in the Mediaset series I segreti di Borgo Larici and has appeared in TV series such as Sacrificio d’amore, Il nostro generale, and L’amica geniale 4. As a voice actor for Audible, he has narrated works by Cesare Pavese. As a director, he participated in the Sottodiciotto Film Festival with the short film Intervallo and recently completed The Leap of Success, a grotesque comedy inspired by Italian cinema of the 1960s and 1970s.
IL SALTO DI QUALITA'
Carlo De Benedictis DCP, 8' (Italy) 2024
Andrea, after discovering he has terminal cancer, decides to fulfill his last wish: to see Enrico, a childhood friend, one last time.
Carlo De Benedictis (Brazil, April 16, 1993) grew up in Italy, where he developed a passion for cinema during his teenage years. After a brief period at the Griffith Film School in Rome, he completed an internship at Cinecittà in the Color and Digital department, collaborating on productions by renowned Italian directors. Despite the challenges of borderline personality disorder and other psychological struggles, Carlo continues his journey of rehabilitation and growth, striving to fully express his creative potential.
IL TEMPO DI UN RICORDO
Gianluca Zonta DCP, 14' (Italy) 2024
Vincenzo, on his first date with Sara, relies on an AI-based app for conversation suggestions. A love story begins, and they decide to set up a blind date for their best friends, also advising them to use AI.
Gianluca Zonta (1980) is a director and screenwriter. He holds degrees in Computer Science and DAMS Cinema and completed the Carlo Mazzacurati Screenwriting Master’s Program. A finalist at the Solinas Prize (Experimenta section) in 2015, he has directed several short films, including Pizza Boy (2019), The Right to Vote (2021), and The Aquarium (2024), which have won multiple international festival awards.
L'ACQUARIO
Francesco Carlo Lorenzini DCP, 19' (Italy) 2024
Gianni has decided to leave the place where he grew up, in the Alps, to build a future elsewhere. Before departing, however, he must find the courage to talk to his brother Carlo and explain the reason for his decision. The two decide to spend a few days in their old mountain cabin, where they grew up and hold their most cherished memories.
Francesco Carlo Lorenzini (Biella, May 8, 1994) is a director and screenwriter. He graduated in Cinema and New Technologies from IULM University of Milan and completed a Master’s in Screenwriting at the Civica Scuola di Cinema Luchino Visconti. In 2021, he made his debut with the short film L'Oro della Lama, produced in collaboration with Oasi Zegna, launching its national and international distribution in 2024. In the same year, he founded the artistic collective Frontiera Film, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cinematic language. He currently works as a freelance director in Milan.
L’ORO DELLA LAMA
Andrea Negroni DCP, 18' (Italy) 2024
Fabio lives with his mother and works as an assistant at the dock of a small alpine lake, helping with boat rentals. His monotonous routine is disrupted by the arrival of three young men eager to sail on the lake. An unexpected event and their carelessness become the catalyst for his first encounter with an unknown sense of freedom.
Andrea Negroni (Cremona, 1995) is an Italian screenwriter and director whose style is deeply rooted in realism and everyday gestures. He graduated in Modern Literatures and trained as a photographer in Palermo during a year of social and anthropological research in working-class neighborhoods—an experience that profoundly shaped his artistic vision and visual language.
MATEL
Giuseppe Cacace DCP, 14' (Italy) 2024
Paolo, on trial at a call center, has just one phone call to convince elderly Nando to reveal his credit card details. This short film explores the vulnerability of the elderly, loneliness, and the moral weight of jobs that taint the conscience.
Giuseppe Cacace (Taranto) is a director and cultural promoter. With a degree in Architecture, he is one of the founders of Detour, a renowned Roman cineclub, and since 2013, he has been the artistic director of AS Film Festival, the first international film and visual arts festival primarily curated by autistic individuals.
For over 16 years, he has been developing projects that use cinema to promote inclusion and socialization for neurodivergent individuals.
Among his works:
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Abbassa l’Italia! (selected at Cinemed Montpellier)
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Via Selmi 72 Cinemastation (official selection at Rome Film Festival)
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Arriva la Banda! (Winner of the RdC Award at Tertio Millennio Festival)
His latest project, Mercato Libero, won the IMAIE 2023 grant.
MERCATO LIBERO
Michele Gallone DCP, 19' (Italy) 2024
In a future where emotions are for sale, a father sells his love for his terminally ill daughter to the highest bidder, exploring the boundaries of sacrifice and human relationships.
Michele Gallone (Milan, 1992) is a director, editor, and screenwriter, a graduate of the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome. He won the Mattador Award for La Differenza and the Cavaliere Giallo Award for Padre, his directorial debut. Among his recent works, he edited episodes of the Netflix series Supersex (2023).
PADRE
Orlando Stefan Petriceanu DCP, 18' (Romania) 2024
A 7-year-old boy, fascinated by the cuckoo clock in his home, tries to preserve his innocence amid the tensions of a fragile family and the secrets of an adult world that threaten to change him forever.
Orlando Petriceanu (born in 1980 in Bucharest) is a director and screenwriter who graduated in Dramatic Arts from Hyperion University in 2007. After starting as a theater director in 2010, he shifted his focus to cinema in 2016, exploring themes such as identity and social judgment through an experimental visual language.
His works include the short films:
🎬 Hai să zugrăvim casa (2017)
🎬 A Scythe (2023) – awarded at various international festivals.
With his innovative "Alter Ego" method for actors, he continues to push the boundaries of visual storytelling.
RAIUL, CUCUL SI COPILUL
Gian Marco Pezzoli DCP, 20' (Italy) 2024
Santerno Valley, summer 2023. Michael and Lorenzo, two bored fourteen-year-olds, throw rocks from a highway overpass for fun, unaware of the tragedy about to unfold. A flood is approaching, set to engulf everything in its path.
Gian Marco Pezzoli, a director and actor born in Imola in 1992, trained under Enzo Vetrano, Stefano Randisi, and Mario Grossi at the Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia in Rome. Since 2011, he has directed award-winning short films recognized for their artistic value, including:
🎬 Labbra di riso (First Prize at the "48H Remake" competition)
🎬 Vox Populi (selected at several festivals)
In 2015, he directed Prima del Buio, starring Stefano Randisi and Enzo Vetrano, while in 2018, he made Mon clochard, featuring Roberto Citran and Giovanni Calcagno, which won:
🏆 Best Short Film at the River Film Festival of Padua
🏆 Best Screenplay at IL Film Festival in London
In 2021, he directed Miya e Jin, produced by Kamera Film, starring Maya Murofushi and Yoon Joyce.
SOMMERSI
Nikola Brunelli DCP, 16' (Italy) 2024
Ascoli Piceno is home to “SUPERBI”, a shop that has been making the city’s most famous olive all’ascolana since 1864. Fulvio has been running the family business for years, but he has grown tired of the job (even though he would never admit that the quality isn’t what it used to be). However, the opening of a new fried olive shop in town, run by his young rival Ismail, disrupts the balance…
Nikola Brunelli, a director born in Ancona, is the founder of the satirical group Ware en Valse, with which he produces comedy sketches and collaborates on successful web projects (ScuolaZoo, Il Pancio, Federico Clapis, Michael Righini).
In 2016, he signed an exclusive contract with NetAddiction, producing commercials for international brands.
Among his achievements:
🏆 Winner of the Longless Film Festival with LowBudget – L'Attore Cane.
🏆 Special Mention at European Independent Cinema Night for Quando Sarò Grande.
🏆 Best Screenplay award at the 48h Film Festival in Rome.
Since 2021, he has directed TV commercials for national networks, and in 2023, he won the Solinas Prize – Experimenta Series with Amadon, a tragicomedy about couriers, co-written with E. Mochi and A. Salerno.
SUPERBI
INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM
Virgile Texier DCP, 29' (France) 2024
A group of young actors gathers on a film set, where the boundaries between behind-the-scenes and the filmed scenes begin to blur. What starts as a lighthearted experience gradually turns into a tense story, as some actors realize they are not there by chance.
Virgile Texier, a rising French director, makes his debut with his first short film, 2024, Année Quelconque. With a particular focus on relationship dynamics, first love, and sexuality, Virgile blends elements of artistic and romantic fiction to explore the thin line between reality and fiction on a film set.
2024, ANNÈ QUELCONQUE
Peter Koevari DCP, 13' (Australia) 2024
In a world plagued by mass infertility, Eva, a lower-class woman, must secure an expensive treatment to become pregnant and complete groundbreaking research against a toxic agent. If she fails, she will be sentenced to death upon turning thirty.
Peter Koevari is an award-winning screenwriter, director, and producer from Brisbane, Australia, and the academic director of FilmLab Academy. Inspired by genre filmmakers such as Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Nolan, John Woo, and David Fincher, Peter has worked on numerous independent projects.
He is best known for the sci-fi short film 3 (2022) and the web series Diana (2022). He is currently developing new projects, including the cyberpunk short film Quantum Ride and the horror film Lucky Devil, both set for festival release in 2023.
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Ömer Yavuzoğlu DCP, 15' (Turkey) 2025
On a night in the backstreets of İzmir, three friends find themselves confronting the defining circumstances of life. Driving a stolen car with looted gold in tow, they embark on a journey that lays bare the fundamental human needs, tackling issues such as social injustice, economic inequality, and the dissolution of childhood bonds with poignant humor.
Ömer Yavuzoğlu, a director and screenwriter, holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Cinema and Television. He works as a dialogue doctor and script consultant. His directorial vision focuses on themes of social injustice and economic disparity, explored through realistic characters and narratives blending humor and drama.
In his short film A Three Dog Night, Ömer employs a handheld camera aesthetic and fragmented lighting, weaving dialogue with the economic struggles of contemporary Turkey, offering a compelling and thought-provokingcinematic experience.
A THREE DOG NIGHT
Sheida Sheikhha DCP, 14' (Czech Republic) 2024
In a near future where natural light has become a luxury, Brighter Days tells the story of Edgar, a father determined to bring sunlight into his darkened home, giving his children a magical experience they will never forget.
Sheida Sheikhha, born and raised in the Iranian desert, is a screenwriter and director currently based in Prague. Fascinated by themes of memory, freedom, imprisonment, and choices, she has a background in Architecture, an MA in Film Studies from Tehran University, and an MFA in Directing - Fiction from FAMU Prague.
Her graduation film, Please Rise—a political drama set in a single room, starring Zar Amir Ebrahimi (Best Actress at Cannes)—premiered in 2023 at the EnergaCAMERIMAGE Festival in Poland.
BRIGHTER DAYS
Adrian Tsang DCP, 18' (UK) 2024
Jade, a reserved young woman, embarks on a hiking trip with her boyfriend John and their friends, Lewis and Kirsten, to a remote campsite atop a hill. However, a mysterious entity, shrouded in a yellow raincoat, turns their journey into a nightmare, forcing Jade to confront her deepest fears to free herself and her friends from the creature’s dark grip.
Adrian Tsang is an emerging director with a deep passion for cinema. Having recently graduated from the University for the Creative Arts in the summer of 2024, he brings immersive and tension-filled stories to the screen, exploring themes of fear, courage, and inner resilience. The Yellow Cloak marks his directorial debut in the short film circuit.
ENCHANTMENT
Wayne Blouzdis DCP, 20' (USA) 2024
Flat Spot follows the journey of a young skater who, after facing a series of hardships, finds personal redemptionthrough his passion for skateboarding, intertwining dramatic storytelling with spectacular professional sequences.
Wayne Blouzdis is a director and screenwriter who began his film career as an editor for the music video Suite: Judy Blue Eyes. He made his directorial and screenwriting debut with the short film Gloria and later worked as a script consultant for the short film The Note You Didn't Read.
His latest project, Flat Spot, was filmed in the summer of 2024 and released in December of the same year. Blouzdis is also one of the founding members of the Blouz Brothers.
FLAT SPOT
Deon Michael Donovan DCP, 9' (USA) 2024
An insecure gym-goer tries to focus on his workout, but he is constantly distracted by the arrogance of an obnoxious bodybuilder.
Deon Michael Donovan is a screenwriter specializing in comedy, based in Florida. He earned a BFA in Creative Writing from Full Sail University.
In his free time, Deon is a dedicated sunbather, often competing in tanning contests at Clearwater Beach, Florida.
GYM BROS
Tom van Avermaet DCP, 30' (Belgium) 2024
In a sculpture park in the heart of a metropolis, Paula, a solitary street artist who performs as a living statue, harbors an impossible love for Agatha, a stone sculpture standing next to her usual spot. When Agatha is replaced by a modern sculpture, Paula embarks on a desperate quest that will lead her to a surprising encounter.
Tom van Avermaet (born July 22, 1982) is an award-winning Belgian director and screenwriter, recipient of the European Film Award and Academy Award nominee. Graduating with honors from RITCS in Belgium, he gained international recognition with his thesis film DREAMTIME - Droomtijd.
His first professional short film, DEATH OF A SHADOW, starring Matthias Schoenaerts, was screened at over 100 festivals, winning around 50 awards, including the European Academy Award for Best Short Film and an Oscar nomination.
He is currently presenting his new short film, Hearts of Stone, starring Noomi Rapace and Jessica Barden, and developing his first feature film, The Art of Remembering, with support from the Flemish Audiovisual Fund. Additionally, he is working on an anthology series in collaboration with British writer Robert Shearman.
HEARTS OF STONE
Mostafa Yeganeh DCP, 15' (Iran) 2024
A suspect, along with the evidence of the crime, is escorted by a soldier to a police station in another city to meet a judge. During the journey, the suspect makes an unexpected request to the soldier…
Mostafa Yeganeh has produced over one hundred music videos in Iran and Turkey. With fifteen years of professional experience as a photographer, graphic designer, director, and editor, he also has an eighteen-year career as a singer, composer, and music producer. His extensive artistic background makes him a versatile creative in the audiovisual industry.
JUST A FIST
David Durá DCP, 20' (Spain) 2024
Paula, a brilliant scientist and CEO of a major technology company, is about to unveil an invention that promises to revolutionize life on the entire planet. It is hailed as a groundbreaking discovery, but some suspect it could be the perfect scam. However, just minutes before the worldwide presentation, Guillermo, the company's Director of Communications, confronts Paula, triggering a chain of events that will reveal the truth behind the invention and the scientist’s true motivations.
David Durá is a Spanish director and screenwriter born in Madrid. With a degree in Audiovisual Communication, he has developed a passion for genre cinema, particularly thrillers, science fiction, and crime. With a keen eye for narrative structure and moral dilemmas, Durá has gained recognition for his short films, which explore the intersection of ethics and technology.
LLEGÒ TU HORA
Natalia del Álamo, Jorge de la Cava DCP, 24' (Spain) 2024
In contemporary Spain, National Police Inspector Federico Merchán and Deputy Inspector Nieto investigate a serial killer known as "The Blindfolded Killer." As they pursue their leads, they uncover a shocking network of child trafficking and exploitation. While trying to stop the killer and dismantle the trafficking ring, the two officers are faced with moral and professional dilemmas that challenge their principles and the system itself.
Natalia del Álamo and Jorge de la Cava are two Spanish filmmakers committed to projects that tackle complex and sensitive social issues.
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Natalia, originally from Madrid, holds a degree in Audiovisual Communication from the Complutense University, where she developed a deep sensitivity toward human rights issues.
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Jorge, born in Barcelona, studied Directing and Film Production at ESCAC, specializing in dramatic and thriller films with a strong social perspective.
LA PAJARERIA
Omar Danaya DCP, 16' (Morocco) 2023
Maryam is a 14-year-old girl who is kidnapped but manages to escape. However, she hides the incident from her parents. When her mother discovers the truth, she forces her into silence, fearing the judgment of the community. The family desperately tries to cope with the consequences, but the situation ultimately leads them toward a tragic ending.
Omar Danaya, born in 1993 in Morocco, is an actor, director, and screenwriter. He has worked on several international productions, including the Indian web series The Freelancer, produced by Neeraj Pandey, the Italian film Il Nibbio by Alessandro Tonda, and the French film 13 Jours 13 Nuits by Martin Boubloun.
MARYAM
Ulrica de la Mar, Jessica Lau DCP, 6' (Netherlands) 2024
It didn’t matter how big our home was; what truly mattered was the love within its walls.
In the summer of 2020, Ulrica de la Mar had the opportunity to work with director Jessica Lau as a first assistant director. Her experience as an assistant director at The Hague Comedy Theater Company proved invaluable in understanding a director’s vision and creative needs.
Jessica Lau has always dreamed of becoming a filmmaker, hoping to direct her own film one day. For a long time, she never dared to believe that this dream could actually come true.
REFLECTION
Valerio Marcozzi DCP, 20' (Italy) 2024
Beppe is a resigned bookseller, on the brink of bankruptcy due to franchises and e-commerce. One day, a mysterious woman enters his bookstore, communicating only through a notepad, and asks for an unknown book. Incredibly, Beppe finds it among the shelves—its pages are all blank, except for one. As he reads, he is transported into a story featuring a pirate, a wizard, and a handle collector.
Something in that story is broken, just like in his own life. It will be up to him to repair it, and in doing so, rediscover himself.
Valerio Marcozzi was born on March 12, 1983, in Acqui Terme, Piedmont (Italy). A graduate in Computer Science, his passion for cinema led him to take online courses in directing and post-production. Fascinated by the magic of visual effects, he has specialized in this field.
SERVITORI DI STORIE
Javi Prada DCP, 8' (Spain) 2024
A couple faces a deep crisis after an unexpected discovery that will change their lives forever.
Javi Prada is a Spanish director, born in Madrid in 1988. After studying Film and Audiovisuals at the Complutense University, he worked as a screenwriter and director of short films that explore complex themes with an intimate and deeply human approach.
Prada is known for his ability to tackle delicate topics, such as identity and relationships, with sensitivity and emotional depth. His works have been showcased at numerous national and international film festivals, earning recognition for their originality and aesthetic refinement.
Para Nada is his latest short film, a drama that delves into the fragility of emotional bonds and the importance of self-acceptance.
PARA NADA
Michał Cygan DCP, 11' (UK) 2024
Grace, a young deaf graphic designer, lands her first job at a travel agency. Feeling isolated due to her colleagues' inability to communicate in sign language, Grace receives an unexpected gift during the company's Christmas party—one that has the power to change everything.
Michał Cygan was born on July 18, 2001, in Poland. A graduate of the Krzysztof Kieślowski Film School, he has directed three short films (H8, Not Enough of a Human, and Knight), all of which have been selected and awarded at international film festivals. In 2023, he moved to London to pursue a Master’s degree at the London Film Academy. Silent Night is his graduation film.
SILENT NIGHT
Arash Mousavi DCP, 15' (Iran) 2024
Amid a devastating war, the lives of a mother and her unborn child are tragically cut short, leaving us to imagine the stories that could have been. This film explores the devastating ripple effects of war on families and communities, highlighting the irreparable loss of potential and possible futures.
Arash Mousavi, born in 1990, is an Iranian cinematographer. With a deep passion for visual storytelling, he has collaborated on numerous projects that bring to light intense and thought-provoking narratives. His work is distinguished by his ability to capture complex emotions through powerful and evocative cinematography.
STING OF WAR
Pipi Frostl, Felix Krisai DCP, 22' (Austria) 2024
In their early 30s, Laura and Elias settle into their new suburban life, inviting another couple over for dinner. As the evening gradually unfolds into a series of mysteriously surreal events, Laura begins to feel like a stranger in her own life…
Pipi Frostl and Felix Krisai are Austria-based directors. Both deeply passionate about visual storytelling, they combine their talents to create works that explore the boundary between reality and the surreal. Their collaboration is distinguished by a sophisticated narrative style and captivating visual aesthetics, addressing universal themes with an original and nuanced approach.
STRANGERS LIKE US
Jannik Ehret DCP, 14' (USA) 2024
Rene, a recovering drug addict, witnesses a creature poisoning the city’s water supply and must convince her skeptical sister and pragmatic boyfriend to stay away from tap water.
Jannik Ehret is a German-American director and production designer based in Los Angeles, CA. A scholar of independent cinema and a graduate of the University of Oregon, his previous works focus on realistic and relatable characters. His latest projects aim to explore his passion for production design and world-building.
TENDON
César O. G. Valdez DCP, 16' (Mexico) 2025
In 1990s Guadalajara, Gerardo, a shy fourteen-year-old, tries to meet girls his age. He decides to turn to a radio program dedicated to "finding your other half." Seizing the opportunity, Gerardo embarks on a blind date, where he will learn the importance of being himself.
César Octavio has dedicated over 25 years to the art of editing, contributing to a wide range of audiovisual projects, including feature films, short films, animations, music videos, institutional videos, educational content, conferences, conventions, documentaries, and television commercials. His meticulous attention to detail and mastery of storytelling have been key elements in all his works.
THE BAD FACES CLUB
Silvia Gregorova DCP, 4' (USA) 2023
Due to family interests, young violinist Anička and elderly widower František, a gravedigger, are forced into an unwanted marriage by their relatives.
Silvia Gregorova was born in Košice, Slovakia, on May 25, 1976. In 1983, she moved with her family to České Budějovice, where she attended elementary and high school. In 1996, she was admitted to the Faculty of Philosophy at Charles University, where she studied Czech language and literature as well as Italian language and literature. She earned a Master’s degree in these fields and, in 2019, completed a PhD in Modern Italian Literature, with a dissertation on literary and cinematic Neorealism.
THE FIRST NIGHT
Christopher Matthew Spencer DCP, 9' (USA) 2024
Zephyr Sage, drowning in debt, turns to the Global Organ Donor Exchange to sell parts of his body. Trapped between ruthless creditors and a manipulative loan shark, Hyacinth, he embarks on a dangerous path where every choice could cost him more than just money.
Christopher Matthew Spencer is a versatile filmmaker with a diverse background. A U.S. Navy veteran and successful entrepreneur, Spencer has dedicated himself to the entertainment industry, excelling as an actor, writer, and director. Trained at the prestigious Brian Cutler Actors Studio, he has appeared in TV series, commercials, and has worked on voice-over projects and industrial films.
THE RED MARKET
Martin Gerigk DCP, 13' (Germany) 2024
The film uses portals, symbolically marking the transition from the profane to the sacred world, to represent a personal synesthetic and spiritual journey through five levels of consciousness. The path unfolds from existentialism to metaphysics, from abstraction to the Shinto deities known as Kami, culminating in a final transition that weaves together these philosophical threads.
Martin Gerigk (*1972) is a composer of contemporary music. His repertoire ranges from orchestral and chamber music compositions to various solo concertos. His works are performed nationally and internationally, including in South Korea, Japan, the USA, England, Finland, Austria, and Switzerland, collaborating with renowned soloists and internationally acclaimed ensembles.
TORII
Salaheddin Noori DCP, 12' (Iran) 2023
Navid and Forough are a happy couple who, despite the events that led to their separation, find an unusual way to stay together. A romantic film within the science fiction genre, based on a short Iranian story written by Navid Farrokhi.
Salaheddin Noori, born in 1983, is married and a father of two, a son and a daughter. A Law graduate and practicing lawyer, he is also a director, screenwriter, and producer. He completed advanced directing courses at the Young Filmmakers Association, one of the most prestigious film schools in Iran. His education and passion for cinema have allowed him to excel in filmmaking and screenwriting.